Die Antwoord (Afrikaans for "The Answer") is a South African rap-rave group… Read Full Bio ↴Die Antwoord (Afrikaans for "The Answer") is a South African rap-rave group formed in Cape Town in 2008. The group was formed by rappers Ninja and Yolandi Visser (stylized as ¥O-LANDI VI$$ER), and God (formerly referred to as DJ Hi-Tek). Die Antwoord's image is based on a counterculture movement known as zef in South Africa.

Pielie
Die Antwoord Lyrics

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Twee piele roof n bank.
Iewe skielik loop daar n vibrator in
Die een piel se vir die ander piel:
"O fok! Dis Robocop!"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Die Antwoord's song Pielie depict a comical scenario of two men robbing a bank and being interrupted by the sudden sound of a vibrator. The lyrics mention "Twee piele" which means "two dicks" in Afrikaans, which portrays the two male accomplices. The use of colloquial language adds a sense of humor to the song. It then describes the sudden appearance of a vibrator in the picture and how the first "piel" assumes it to be the sound of Robocop, another humorous reference. It can be interpreted as a satirical commentary on masculinity and criminal behavior, and how easily the situation can be disturbed.

Line by Line Meaning

Twee piele roof n bank.
Two thieves rob a bank.

Iewe skielik loop daar n vibrator in
Suddenly, a vibrator runs by.

Die een piel se vir die ander piel:
One penis says to the other:

"O fok! Dis Robocop!"
"Oh shit! It's Robocop!"

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